Authentic cassoulet and a 1976 Bordeaux at Chapeau! in San Francisco, CA

My current drink of choice:

I'm a sucker for cheap american pilsner. I was born in St. Louis, so it's genetic yet it defies my foodie aspirations.I appreciate a great glass of wine and the occasional vodka, but I still (shamelessly) come back to cheap, cold beer every time! I'll gladly spend $200 on my dinner but I still want my $2.50 Bud Light!

I really wish I could:

Make cassoulet. I've invested thousands in the right ingredients and even got Bourdain's counsel, bit I still fail miserably each time I try.